Context Scientists have created a substance capable of “eating” plastic that could help tackle the world’s pollution problem. The substance and its advantage The substance is based on an enzyme – a “biological catalyst”(Ideonella sakaiensis) – first produced by bacteria living in a Japanese recycling centre that researchers suggested had evolved it in order to… Continue reading Plastic pollution: An overview
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Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – May 8, 2018
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Monthly Compilation: Download Mains Marathon April, 2018 Compilation (Questions and Answers)
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 7, 2018
Archives Q.1) What is a dust storm?What are the reasons behind the formation of the dust storm in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Suggest measures to reduce the impact of dust storms in the future.(GS-3) Dust storms arise when a gust front or other strong wind blows loose sand and dirt from a dry surface. Fine… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – May 7, 2018
Must Read News Articles – May 8, 2018
Archives GS: 1 Society related issues: Stop this jobs charade(The Hindu Opinion) One single data point from the government’s 2018 Economic Survey is proof of how grave India’s jobs problem is. The survey observed that 90% of all employees in the formal sector earn less than Rs. 15,000 a month. The problems with a DNA… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 8, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – May 8, 2018
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers Q.1) The mandatory use of digital identities requires clearly establishing a legitimate state interest and enacting a proportional and just law. Elaborate (GS – 3) Link Q.2) What do… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – May 8, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : May 7, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – May 7th, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – May 7, 2018 (Rise of extreme weather events)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : Over 100 killed in dust storm in U.P., Rajasthan Analysis : Rise of extreme weather events
Rise of extreme weather events
Context: Recently a dust storm has hit Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan in the beginning of May 2018. Background: Over 100 people were killed and more than 180 injured when a dust storm created havoc in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan leaving behind a trial of destruction. The Meteorological Department has also issued warnings that another dust… Continue reading Rise of extreme weather events
